Recognize when an entrance mat has become a slip or trip hazard rather than a control.
The mat began as a control. Now it needs attention. Find the mat-related hazard that should trigger immediate action. Curled mat corner at the entrance path Correct. The curled edge creates a trip point exactly where people expect stable footing. Glass doorway behind the mat The doorway is the water source context, but the immediate walking-surface hazard is the failed mat edge. Dry tile away from the entrance Dry tile away from traffic is not the concern. Focus on where the foot lands and catches. Lobby planter near the wall The planter is off the path. The hazard is the…
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